Pinellas County
Psychiatrist for St. Pete Beach Patients
Board-certified psychiatric care across the Bayway Bridge from Pass-a-Grille, the Don CeSar, and Corey Avenue.
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Quick Answer
St. Pete Beach patients see Dr. Rachel McKenna or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. at Haven's office on Pinellas Bayway South, reached across the Pinellas Bayway Bridge from the beach. Telemedicine is also available anywhere in Florida for follow-up visits.
St. Pete Beach Patients
Why St. Pete Beach Comes to Haven
St. Pete Beach is a barrier-island town built around the beach, Pass-a-Grille, and the Corey Avenue business district — and like most beach communities, it has more restaurants and rental agencies than psychiatric practices. Patients from Pass-a-Grille, the Don CeSar area, and Vina del Mar cross the Pinellas Bayway Bridge to Haven because the office is genuinely close, not a haul to the mainland.
The seasonal nature of St. Pete Beach's population shapes some of what we see: snowbirds who need a psychiatrist for the months they are in Florida, and permanent residents whose care sometimes gets interrupted when a beach-based provider they were seeing closes for the off-season or leaves the area. Dr. Rachel McKenna and Dr. Alison Larson, D.O. are both established, year-round physicians, which matters for continuity.
For beach residents managing a condition that also involves sleep disruption tied to noise, tourism season, or shift work at local hospitality businesses, Haven's psychiatric team can coordinate with the practice's other providers rather than treating the mood symptom in isolation.
Haven's psychiatric team provides evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, autism, and more, with Exomind TMS available for treatment-resistant depression. Full detail on conditions treated and the evaluation process is on the Psychiatry page.
Who You'll See
Dr. McKenna leads Haven's psychiatric team and treats patients across the lifespan; Dr. Larson brings pediatric and adolescent expertise. St. Pete Beach patients choose either physician for evaluation and ongoing care.
Read full credentials →Getting Here from St. Pete Beach
From St. Pete Beach, cross the Pinellas Bayway Bridge (SR 679/682) east onto Tierra Verde, or take Gulf Boulevard to the Bayway. From Pass-a-Grille, the Bayway route is generally faster than the beach road at peak times.
A short crossing over the Pinellas Bayway Bridge for most St. Pete Beach addresses.
Free surface parking directly outside Suite 102, unlike metered parking near the beach itself.
Haven Psychiatry & Wellness
1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 102
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
813-567-5675
What's Different
Worth the Drive from St. Pete Beach
Close by bridge, not by the mainland
The Pinellas Bayway Bridge puts Haven's office within a short drive of Pass-a-Grille, the Don CeSar area, and Vina del Mar — closer than most mainland psychiatric offices.
Established, year-round physicians
Unlike some beach-based providers who scale back seasonally, Dr. McKenna and Dr. Larson are established, year-round psychiatrists offering continuity for both seasonal and permanent residents.
A choice between adult and pediatric expertise
St. Pete Beach families can see Dr. Larson for a child or teen, or Dr. McKenna for adult care, without switching practices as a patient's needs change.
Areas We Serve
St. Pete Beach & Surrounding Areas
Patients travel to Haven from across Pinellas County. These are the areas we see most often.
Not on the list? See all service areas or call 813-567-5675.
Common Questions
Psychiatry in St. Pete Beach — FAQ
How do I get to Haven from St. Pete Beach?
Cross the Pinellas Bayway Bridge east onto Tierra Verde; the office is on Pinellas Bayway South. It is a short crossing from most points on the beach, including Pass-a-Grille and Vina del Mar.
I am only in St. Pete Beach part of the year. Can I still be seen?
Yes. Snowbird and seasonal patients are common at Haven, and telemedicine can help maintain continuity of care when you are back home for part of the year.
Can I choose which psychiatrist I see?
Yes. St. Pete Beach patients can request Dr. Rachel McKenna, who leads the practice and treats adults, children, and adolescents, or Dr. Alison Larson, D.O., who focuses on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry.
Is telemedicine available for follow-up visits from the beach?
Yes. Once you are established as a patient, medication management follow-ups can typically be done by secure video from anywhere in Florida.
Individual Care
Explore Individual Psychiatry Services
See focused treatment information for St. Pete Beach patients seeking psychiatric care at Haven.
Book from St. Pete Beach
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